Machine Slat Basket Maker – Basket-factory machine hand, basket-machine operator Tends machine that staples basket hoops and slats together: Places spools of wire on wire holders and draws wire through machine guides and slots in stapling heads. Inserts end of hoop strips into slots on basket-shaped form and positions veneer stave between stops on form. Depresses pedal to start machine that staples hoop strips and strand of wire to stave and rotates form into position for succeeding staves.